Mick Kok
About Mick Kok
Mick Kok is a Visual Designer specializing in Design Systems, currently working at TomTom in Amsterdam. He has over 8 years of experience in Visual Design, Interaction Design, Design Systems, and Usability.
Current Role at TomTom
Mick Kok currently serves as a Visual Designer (Design Systems) at TomTom. He began his role in 2022 and operates out of Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland. Mick's current focus is on enhancing the designer experience within the company, leveraging his extensive expertise in visual design, interaction design, and usability.
Professional Experience at Otravo
Before joining TomTom, Mick Kok worked at Otravo - Vliegtickets.nl | WTC.nl | dé VakantieDiscounter. He held the position of Visual Designer (Design System) from 2017 to 2022, a period of 5 years. During his tenure, he contributed to design initiatives in Amsterdam, refining the visual design and improving system designs.
Early Career and Diverse Roles
Mick Kok's professional journey includes working at multiple organizations in various design roles. From 2016 to 2017, he was a Visual Designer at GoPhoto - Attraction Photography made easy. Prior to that, he had short stints as a Graphic Designer at Passe Partout in 2015, VS&P from 2014 to 2015, and Future Design in 2014. Each role saw him honing his graphic design skills across different sectors and projects.
Educational Background
Mick Kok studied at Mediacollege Amsterdam, where he achieved a degree in Multimedia Design. His academic journey lasted from 2011 to 2016, spanning 5 years. His education laid the foundation for his multifaceted career in visual and interaction design.
Expertise in DesignOps
Mick Kok specializes in DesignOps, a practice aimed at improving the efficiency and impact of design teams. With over 8 years of experience in visual design, interaction design, design systems, and usability, Mick brings a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to his current role at TomTom. His expertise ensures that design processes are streamlined for better productivity and coherence.